A U.S. citizen wants to bring her fiancé to the United States, but is presently unemployed. Her uncle is willing to be a co-sponsor, but he lives in a different state. Can he be a co-sponsor anyway?
A U.S. citizen wants to bring her fiancé to the United States, but is presently unemployed. Her uncle is willing to be a co-sponsor, but he lives in a different state. Can he be a co-sponsor anyway?
If the fiancé will be entering on a K visa, the I-129F would be filed at the time they petition to adjust his status.
To be a sponsor a relative, you must be related to the person. That is not required of a joint sponsor.
Beyond that, any sponsor or co-sponsor must be at least 18 years old, must either be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident, and must be domiciled within the United States or one of its territorial possessions. There is no need to live in the same state.
Any person considering becoming a sponsor or joint sponsor (or substitute sponsor) should be careful -- it is important to understand the full nature and effect of that commitment, as it is actually a large potential financial commitment that lasts for a considerable period of years.